The newly hired surgery nurse is preparing to open a sterile pack for the first time.Which principle will the nurse apply to maintain the sterile field?

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The pack is placed unopened on top of a surgery table to maintain the sterile field. This ensures that the sterile pack is in a controlled environment, reducing the risk of contamination before it is opened. The other options involve actions that could compromise the sterility of the pack or its contents.

The Newly Hired Surgery Nurse Is Preparing to Open a Sterile